Bring Out The Child In You

I am mad about Cabbage Patch Kids. Period.

Mom bought me my first CPK when I was 5 and she queued 3 hours in the cold to get me one.

It didn’t come cheap too at 50 dollars a doll and nearly a week’s worth of her babysitting money.

I was rather proud of it though and brought it for ‘Show And Tell’,

only to find out that every other girl in class brought a CPK too!

I still treasure it till today and I can’t believe it’s already 20++ years old.

Oh, and I bought another one a couple of years ago.

Mom was surprised to find one in my wardrobe during her last stay.

She doesn’t know this but it reminds me so much of her,

and the little sacrifices she made to make sure I only get the best.

How Do You Like Your Mr Potato Head ?

Remember how we all had a favourite toy when we were young ?

He was hooked on Transformers. I loved my Rainbow Brite, Cabbage Patch Kid and Strawberry Shortcake doll. (Yes, I was a very greedy child and I still keep them well hidden away from my nieces till today)

But didn’t we all grow up with Mr Potato Head ?

A couple of months back, I received a voucher from Borders and wanted to get something for him.

There were no Transformers (It is a bookstore after all, Duh !), so I bought him this.

It made a perfect anniversary gift.

Don’t you love this version of OPTIMASH PRIME ?

My Little Obsession

I think my obsession with Peter Rabbit took me a bit overboard after watching ‘Miss Potter’. It didnt help that Renee Zellweger played the role of Beatrix Potter so brilliantly ! Oh and Ewan McGregor? Simply divine. I have always been fascinated by Peter Rabbit – how cute can a little bunny be with a little jacket and shoes ?

I have been to Lake District twice before and I never knew that this was home to Peter Rabbit and his friends. And what more, there was a whole world dedicated to this little bunny.

So what did we do ? You guessed it , we packed our bags and off we went to ‘World of Beatrix Potter’

Bunnies, bunnies and more bunnies everywhere !

All bunnies were brought to life, very enchanting and surreal.

Thank you Miss Potter for opening my eyes.

Thank you Beatrix Potter for making me feel young again with your lovely tales.

Thank you Honey for benjamin bunny and taking me there.

ps : Oh, dont worry. I still love my handbags and shoes.